Machines designed to sense, think, and act. From factory arms to Mars rovers — discover the world of robotics and the technology shaping our future.
Modern robotics spans dozens of specializations. From precision manufacturing to deep ocean exploration, each type is engineered for a unique domain.
Heavy-duty arms and automated assembly lines performing welding, painting, and precision manufacturing in factories worldwide.
ManufacturingHuman-shaped robots designed for natural interaction, navigation of human environments, and versatile bipedal locomotion.
AI + MobilityAutonomous flying machines for surveying, delivery, cinematography, agriculture monitoring, and search-and-rescue missions.
AviationSurgical assistants, rehabilitation devices, and nano-bots enabling minimally invasive procedures and targeted drug delivery.
HealthcareSubmersible robots exploring ocean depths, inspecting pipelines, mapping reefs, and conducting deep-sea research.
MarineSelf-driving cars, trucks, and shuttles leveraging LiDAR, computer vision, and AI to navigate roads without human input.
TransportClick any event to learn more about pivotal moments that shaped the field of robotics.
Karel ÄŒapek's play R.U.R. introduces the term "robot" to the world.
George Devol patents the Unimate, the first industrial robot arm.
NASA's rover becomes the first wheeled robot to explore another planet.
Honda reveals ASIMO, a humanoid robot capable of bipedal locomotion.
IBM's AI system defeats human champions, showcasing natural language AI.
Foundation models and large language models enable robots to understand open-ended instructions.
Configure a custom robot by selecting its type, power source, AI level, and primary mission.
First proposed by Isaac Asimov in 1942, these three laws remain the foundational ethical framework discussed in robotics and AI safety today.
A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
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